Recipes

Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes
This seasonal riff on an Espresso Martini was created by Rachelle Merlo, a beverage consultant with Dealer’s Choice Hospitality. She worked with 51&tel and Mr. Espresso during Oakland Cocktail Week... Read more...
Orange Creamsicle Cold Brew
Orange Creamsicle Cold Brew
The refreshing Orange Creamsicle Cold Brew is a warm weather favorite at The Caffè. Our Fair Trade/Organic Guatemala CODECH, dark roasted, provides a rich cold brew base. Valencia orange zest... Read more...
Caffè Corretto Mediterraneo
Caffè Corretto Mediterraneo
The corretto is a traditional Italian coffee bar drink where an espresso shot is “corrected” with the addition of spirits. Grappa and amaro are two of the most commonly used.... Read more...
Caffè Gianduja
Caffè Gianduja
We developed this version of the traditional warm and nutty gianduja, some years back with our dear friends from the legendary Oliveto Restaurant & Cafe, College Avenue in Oakland. The... Read more...
Golden Milk Spice Latte
Golden Milk Spice Latte
This Golden Milk Spice Latte comes to us from the good folks at Oaktown Spice Shop. It has all the healthy benefits of golden milk with a little something extra... Read more...
winter spice latte
Winter Spice Latte
Winter spices and espresso come together for a latte that could rival the best hot chocolate. This holiday treat was created by former Scala pastry chef Kimberly Bugler. Read more...
The Day After
The Day After
Crushed ice, fresh-squeezed orange juice, light rum and cold brew. The perfect “day after” drink to pick you up and straighten you out. A tropically inspired beverage because December can... Read more...
Yule Nog
Yule Nog
This decadent holiday cocktail will kick you into a festive spirit with roasted espresso and baking spice aromas. Use a quality, aged rum to balance the depth of flavor emanating... Read more...
The Holiday Helper
The Holiday Helper
The Holiday Helper will keep you buzzing through the holidays! Keep your energy level high while you finish the last of the season’s “to-dos” — getting cards in the mail,... Read more...
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Can’t get enough PSL? Try this home prep recipe that actually puts the pumpkin in pumpkin spice! It was developed for Coffee Bar back in 2016 by Luigi’s wife, Mary... Read more...
Pastiera Di Grano
Pastiera Di Grano
Our mom, Marie-Francoise Di Ruocco, prepared a Pastiera di Grano every Easter at Carlo’s request. The Neapolitan tradition of this Easter dessert — a very moist “wheat pie,” is believed... Read more...
Irish Coffee
Irish Coffee
This classic Irish drink comes to us courtesy of Jonny Raglin of Comstock Saloon in San Francisco. What sets it apart is the use of Mr. Espresso’s Neapolitan Espresso, top-quality... Read more...
Torta Ricotta e Pera, SPQR
Torta Ricotta e Pera, SPQR
This very special torta recipe comes from Di Ruocco Family cousin Elisa Di Ruocco — her version of the acclaimed Pear Ricotta Hazelnut Cake. The Southern Italian favorite originated at Pasticceria Sal... Read more...
coffee cocktail
St. Bernard’s Pass
This drink is a special one for the Di Ruocco Family. Combining Italian Amaro Sfumato with Calvados, a brandy from Normandy, it reflects the Italian and French origins of the... Read more...
cold brew coffee milkshake
Cold Brew Coffee Milkshake
Created by Super Duper Burgers, this cold brew milkshake is as easy way to enjoy coffee with a burger. Cold brew allows you to create coffee beverages that pair well... Read more...